The Dodge Dakota brake light utilizes 2057, 2458, 3057, and 3157 bulb sizes depending on the specific vehicle configuration. Provided information spans from 1987 through 2010 for the listed components.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Dodge Dakota brake lights use three distinct bulb types across its production span: the 2057, 3157, and 3057. All three are dual-filament bulbs rated at 12 volts, with the dual-filament design serving both the brake and tail light functions through separate wattage outputs.
The 3057 and 3157 are both T25 wedge bulbs operating at 12V with a 27W/7W dual-filament output. Despite their near-identical electrical ratings, they are not the same part number and are not confirmed as interchangeable within these specifications.
The 2057 uses a BAY15d bayonet base rather than a wedge-style base, which physically distinguishes it from the 3057 and 3157. This base difference makes the 2057 incompatible with sockets designed for T25 wedge bulbs.
The Dodge Dakota (1987-1995) uses the 2057 for brake lights. Its BAY15d bayonet base is the same base type found on the common 1157 bulb, and the 2057 is noted as a brighter variant of that bulb at 26.9W/8W.
Model years 1996-2004 use the 3157 for brake lights, while 2005-2010 use the 3057. Both are T25 wedge bulbs with identical voltage and wattage ratings, but the socket keyway configurations between the two types differ, which affects physical fitment.
The center high mount stop light uses the 921 bulb for model years 1997-2010 and the 922 for 1994-1996. Both are T15 wedge bulbs rated at 12V and 16W, making them single-filament bulbs dedicated solely to the stop light function.
The 921 and 922 share the same T15 wedge form and identical electrical ratings of 12V at 16W. The distinction between the two part numbers reflects a difference in the wedge base tab configuration, which determines socket compatibility.
All five bulb types listed in these specifications conform to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada, indicating standardized sizing and electrical performance requirements across those markets.